Introducing
Roman Candle Wars

By Michael Kohli

Greetings to all you fellow music fans out there! Thanks for stopping
by my column. There is a new band I must tell you about. Roman Candle
Wars. First off, you've got to love the name. And this band is
incredible. Had the honor of booking them a few times this year. Most
recently, we gigged together in November at The Borderline in Thousand
Oaks. Sharing the variety show bill were acts such as: 8Stops7, The
Calamity, Delaney Gibson, Happens Again..., and Arrica Rose. People
seemed to be amazed by Roman Candle Wars once they took the stage.
Roman Candle Wars' band members include: Gregory Azbell – Vocals,
Guitar / Dan Ekblad – Vocals, Guitar / Joseph Mota – Drums. The music
is sort of what you'd get if you blend in Muse and Franz Ferdinand
together. Live on stage, this band is amazing. Check out their recent
video clips and songs on RomanCandlewars.com.

Ventura's going through some changes?

Le Meu Le Purr
announced last week in the promotion of their show at Rock City News
that they this gig would be their final show as Le Meu Le Purr.

Roman Candle Wars – a new band in
town
Photo courtesy of Bryce Marck

I stopped by to see them last weekend, and even though they had a few
tech problems in the beginning, they delivered a flawless show. Talking
with fans on Facebook – it was sad to hear them say farewell to the
band name. However, they do have two albums released under the name.
But, to each is own. Looking forward to the new name and new music they
have been working on. Stay tuned for more info.

The Dirty (aka The Dirty Vinyl) has officially changed hands again. The
former bar known as Pangaea Nightclub has returned to reclaim the venue
spot. The Dirty Vinyl sign out front has officially been taken down!
Stay tuned here as well.